Service

Matted Dog Grooming

Matted Dog Grooming at Kay's Groom Room prioritizes skin comfort over cosmetic outcome. At drop-off I'll do an honest mat check — light mats we can brush out, but moderate to severe matting requires a shave-down. It's the only humane option: mats pull the skin constantly, trap moisture, and often hide infections underneath. I won't cause your dog pain trying to save a cosmetic look. Base pricing follows the Full Groom rate ($65–$150 by size and coat) plus a matting add-on fee of $20 light, $30 moderate, or $40 severe. No judgment, no guilt — just a comfortable dog at pickup and a plan to rebuild the coat over the next 2–3 appointments. Serving Seagoville, Mesquite, Balch Springs, Kaufman, Forney, Dallas, and southeast DFW.

Starting At
$65
Price Range
$65–$150
Typical Duration
Varies by size
Service Area
12 cities in DFW

What's included

  • Mat severity assessment
  • Humane dematting or shave-down
  • Skin-sensitive bath
  • Soothing conditioning

Service area

Kay's Groom Room is located in Seagoville, TX and serves:

What to expect

  1. 1Honest mat severity check at drop-off
  2. 2Clear estimate before I start, updated if I find worse once bathed
  3. 3Skin-sensitive shampoo to loosen what can be saved
  4. 4Gentle dematting where possible, shave-down where not
  5. 5Post-groom skin check — previously hidden sores, hot spots, or flea dirt
  6. 6A rebuild plan: short cut now, gradual grow-out over 2–3 appointments

How to prep your dog

  • Don't bathe a matted coat at home — water tightens mats
  • Bring your dog hungry; long sessions benefit from high-value treats
  • Accept that a shave-down is not a failure — it's a reset
  • Plan to come back in 4–6 weeks to start rebuilding the coat

Aftercare

  • Skin may be red or sensitive for 24–48 hours — gentle cool compress helps
  • Brush daily from day 1 as the coat grows back
  • Book the next groom at 4–5 weeks, not 6–8 — short coats mat differently
  • If you see a hot spot or raw patch, call your vet

Popular breeds we groom

Matted Dog Grooming — FAQs

Only if mats can't be safely brushed out without causing pain. Severe matting (pelted to skin) requires a shave-down — it's the humane choice. Skin heals in a few days and the coat grows back.

Book your dog's Matted Dog Grooming

One-on-one, in-home grooming in Seagoville, TX. By appointment only.

Or call (214) 235-5944